Optometrist: Primary Eye Care in Native Communities

Indian Health Service; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Nebraska seeks a qualified Optometrist to perform the full scope of eye care, including comprehensive examinations, diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, and providing emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

The role requires a Doctor of Optometry and an unrestricted license; eligibility for licensure in the U.S. and potential recruitment incentives may apply. This is a federally governed position supporting Native communities.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an AC0E-accredited program.
• Current, full, unrestricted optometry license in a U.S. state or territory.
• Experience providing primary eye care and managing ocular diseases is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs the full range of professional optometric duties: exam, diagnose, and treat diseases of the visual system.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases.
• Provide comprehensive primary eye care including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases.
• Provide emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Skills

Ophthalmic care

Clinical examination

Diagnostic skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

Indian Health Service in Nebraska seeks a qualified Optometrist to perform the full scope of eye care, including comprehensive examinations, diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, and providing emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

The role requires a Doctor of Optometry and an unrestricted license; eligibility for licensure in the U.S. and potential recruitment incentives may apply. This is a federally governed position supporting Native communities.